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• All the Money That Your House Can Give You Back on Your Taxes This Year - CNET

  23-03-2023 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Owning a home costs a lot of money, but you can get some of it back in your tax refund.
  
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• Key takeaways from TikTok hearing in Congress – and the uncertain road ahead

  23-03-2023 23:39 via theguardian.com
  
  Lawmakers grilled the social media app’s CEO over its relationship with China and protections for young usersThe first appearance in Congress for TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew stretched more than five hours, with contentious questioning targeting the app’s relationship with China and protections for its youngest users.Chew’s appearance comes at a pivotal time for TikTok, which is facing bipartisan fire after experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years. The comp
  
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• The best parental control apps of 2023

  23-03-2023 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  I chose the best parental control apps (including some free options) to protect your children with location tracking, screen time limits, web filtering, and app management.
  
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• What is Portainer and can it help the average computer user?

  23-03-2023 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  For most computer users, the idea of working with containers is a non-starter. But with user-friendly tools like Portainer, they don't have to be.
  
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• I've Tried Over 20 Meal Delivery Services. This Is the Best - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Healthy, delicious and not wildly expensive. This meal subscription vaults to the top of our favorites list.
  
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• Verizon is offering a risk-free, 30-day trial of its 5G network. Here's how to sign up

  23-03-2023 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll need an unlocked, eSIM-supported phone to test drive the carrier's cellular network. No credit card or commitment is needed.
  
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• How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why you should)

  23-03-2023 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Anyone who's concerned about their privacy should regularly clear their Google search cache on Android. Here's how to do this manually and set up auto-delete.
  
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• ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: Which AI chatbot should you use?

  23-03-2023 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Wondering what the main differences are between these two popular AI chatbots? Here's how to choose the right one for your use case.
  
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• Alienware AW720M gaming mouse review: a smooth and well-rounded experience

  23-03-2023 22:01 via techradar.com
  
  Alienware AW720M: Two-minute review
  The Alienware AW720M, like most from its product line, is a premium quality and premium-priced gaming mouse. This is a mouse for serious gamers, with its sleek and lightweight body and high-end specs coupled with solid software that lets you fully customize your button layout. The body is simple, opting to focus on keeping the mouse relatively lightweight at 0.19 lbs (86g). It features seven programmable buttons including the scrolling wheel, a respectabl
  
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• Switching Phone Carriers in 2023: What to Know Before Changing Providers - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before you switch your wireless service, you'll want to make sure you have the answers to these questions.
  
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• Shop at Ikea? You Could Be Owed Part of a $24 Million Settlement - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Swedish furniture company is resolving claims its receipts violated consumer protection laws.
  
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• 7 Best Mental Health Apps to Boost Your Happiness - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mental health apps can help you cope with daily struggles like stress and anxiety. You can talk to a therapist, track your mood and even connect with others from a single app.
  
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• Unplug These Appliances to Slash Your Electric Bill - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Those kitchen gadgets are still sucking up energy, even when they're turned off.
  
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• The best Google Pixel phones of 2023: Expert reviewed

  23-03-2023 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Seeking Apple or Samsung alternatives? These best Google Pixel phones are sleek, affordable, and feature exceptional cameras plus all-day battery life.
  
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• How to use ChatGPT: What you need to know

  23-03-2023 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The new AI language model has been trending since its launch late last year. Here's how you can get started on it and what you can use it for.
  
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• TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happened

  23-03-2023 21:22 via theguardian.com
  
  App’s future in doubt as Biden administration threatens to ban it entirely in the countryTikTok’s CEO eluded the spotlight. Now, he can’t avoid itSix urgent questions Shou Zi Chew needs to answerRepresentative Diana DeGette is bringing up the WSJ report again and asking Chew for comment. He said that he’d have to get back to them because whether ByteDance would be forced to sell TikTok is still developing so he doesn’t have specifics but that Project Texas would pro
  
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• Here's How Much Grocery Delivery Costs Compared to Shopping In-Store - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  We compared grocery prices from Amazon Fresh and FreshDirect with a major national supermarket. The final tally was a shocker.
  
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• Here's How Much Grocery Delivery Costs Compare to Shopping In-Store - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  We compared grocery prices from Amazon Fresh and FreshDirect with a major national supermarket. The final tally was a shocker.
  
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• The best home security systems of 2023: Expert reviewed

  23-03-2023 21:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Video doorbells, smart locks, and motion sensors can give you peace of mind no matter where you are. I've rounded up the best home security systems to keep you safe.
  
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• YouTube TV Price Increase: Here's What It's Going to Cost You Each Month - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Current subscribers will see the higher rate starting April 18, but new customers are being charged right now.
  
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• The 6 Best Alarm Clocks of 2023 - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  How you wake up matters. That's why we've rounded up the six best alarm clocks that will help you wake up easier each morning.
  
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• Best Family Games for 2023 - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best family games are perfect for everyone, no matter their age.
  
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• Mesh networking vs. Wi-Fi routers: What is best for your home office?

  23-03-2023 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Standard Wi-Fi routers provide one central access point, whilst mesh systems spread connectivity. Read on to learn about the best options for home setups and hybrid and remote working.
  
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• Best Phone Plan Deals: Free Streaming Services, Unlimited 5G and More - CNET

  23-03-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't spend a fortune on your mobile service. Here are some ways to cut costs on your monthly phone plan.
  
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• You Can Order a Free HIV Test on Grindr - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  The dating app is partnering with a public health initiative to get more at-home tests to people in groups most affected by the virus.
  
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• Sonic Origins Plus Will Let You Play as Amy Rose - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Sonic returns to the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch in June.
  
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• Animoto review

  23-03-2023 19:32 via techradar.com
  
  Video editing directly from your browser is getting more and more traction. What felt at most like a gimmick a few years ago, is slowly evolving, with a rise in feature-rich online video editors. With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at Animoto to see how versatile this service is. 
  Animoto: Pricing & plans
  A free video maker with tiered subscription plans for additional features (but it does substantially rise in price) 
  You’ll be pleased to learn that despite the fact
  
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• TikTok CEO shown video threatening committee chair during Congress hearing – video

  23-03-2023 19:13 via theguardian.com
  
  TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, testified before US Congress on Thursday amid growing security concerns, with the Biden administration threatening to remove the app from the US entirely. During the hearing, Republican Kat Cammack showed Congress a TikTok video inciting violence towards the house energy and commerce committee, which named the chair of the committee in the captions. The video was uploaded to the platform 41 days ago and was still circulating despite company guidelines assuring users i
  
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• TikTok CEO Testifies Before Congress: Here Are Some of the Key Moments - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Lawmakers grilled CEO Shou Chew about ties to China and what the app is doing to protect young people.
  
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• C. auris Fungus Is an 'Increasing Threat,' CDC Says - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  More infection protection is needed in health care facilities, the CDC says, where the dangerous fungus can spread and infect people who are already sick.
  
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• Cleaning Your Bathroom Once a Week Isn't Always Enough - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  In fact, some things need to be cleaned daily.
  
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• 7-Eleven Launches 7Charge Electric Vehicle Charging Network - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The convenience store chain said it's aiming to establish "one of the largest and most compatible fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America."
  
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• Ghost jobs are haunting job sites. Here's how to spot them

  23-03-2023 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Finding a job already takes a lot of work. Now there's a new problem to worry about.
  
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• 'Psychological warfare': US politicians grill TikTok boss

  23-03-2023 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.
  
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• Spring Cleaning: 7 Surprising Ways to Use Lemons Around the House - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  When life gives you lemons, use them to clean your home.
  
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• Italy vs. England Livestream: How to Watch Euro 2024 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Will Gareth Southgate's England claim revenge for their Euro 2020 defeat in this Group C clash in Naples?
  
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• Best Beats Headphone Deals: Save Up to $150 on Studio3, Fit Pro and More - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  We've gathered all of the top Beats offers currently available.
  
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• Watch TikTok CEO's Opening Statement at Congress video - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committe about how the social media platform is making US user data safe from the Chinese government.
  
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• Garmin's Feature-Packed Enduro Fitness Watch Drops to Historic Low at Amazon - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  This is almost $200 cheaper than we've ever seen it before, so don't miss out.
  
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• Apple Reportedly Plans to Spend a Billion Dollars Per Year on Movies - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The reported increase in spending would let Apple partner with studios for distribution in theaters and raise the profile of Apple TV Plus.
  
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• Stop Dry Itchy Eyes With Things You Already Have in Your Home - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  No allergies are not always to blame, but try these tips to feel better.
  
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• Framework updates Laptop 13 with new AMD options, announces modular gaming laptop

  23-03-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The idea of a modular, repairable and upgradeable laptop sounds even more appealing after Framework's latest announcements.
  
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• The Forest Cathedral review – an unnaturally intense ecological puzzle game

  23-03-2023 17:13 via theguardian.com
  
  PC, Xbox; Whitethorn Games
  This brief, raw and unsettling reimagining of a celebrated environmentalist’s campaign against pesticides presents a sickly vision of nature contaminated by humansVideo games are often getaways to ravishing natural worlds. The Forest Cathedral transports you to one whose beauty is a little too intense, mixing the showroom gloss of stock graphics with the awful vividness of Sylvia Plath’s hospital tulips. It’s a first-person puzzle game based on the wo
  
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• The brightest flashlights of 2023

  23-03-2023 17:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for the brightest flashlight? The top models feature flashlights from 8,000 to 100,000 lumens to shine a light on just about anything.
  
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• March Madness 2023: Food Deals From Domino's, Wingstop and More - CNET

  23-03-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everyone's a winner with discounts and promotions from America's top eateries.
  
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• 10 Affordable Mother's Day Gift Ideas - CNET

  23-03-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to spend a fortune to show your mom just how much you love her. Here are some affordable Mother's Day gift options.
  
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• Stop using your browser's built-in password manager. Here's why

  23-03-2023 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The choice between a browser password manager and a real password manager is clear.
  
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• Watch March Madness 2023: Livestream Tonight's Sweet 16 Games on CBS and TBS - CNET

  23-03-2023 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts up again tonight with four games.
  
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• Skip the drip: Why you should be siphon-brewing your coffee instead

  23-03-2023 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The Tiger Siphonysta has made siphon coffee a reality for anyone with the cash to spend on an easy-to-use device.
  
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• Superstrata E is a 3D-printed electric bike that looks very cool – but it's too pricey

  23-03-2023 16:10 via techradar.com
  
  Superstrata E: Two-minute review
  I’ve been riding the Superstrata E, which is an electric road bike based on an intriguing frame design. It’s built by Arevo, a company that produces carbon components for the aerospace industry, so if you’re into geeky two-wheelers this is an exciting prospect. Lots of other people seem to think so too, as the Superstrata project raised over $5 million on Indiegogo to get the project to the start line. As well as being notable for its disti
  
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